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📈📊 Second quarter brought further gains in equity markets. As we are heading into the summer break, we don’t expect much change given no exogenous event. The fall may bring new challenges especially as everyone will focus on the actions of Fed and the US elections. Further views in our quarterly investment report.

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Beirat für Startups #34 Ein Beirat kann grundsätzlich für Startups von großem Vorteil sein. Wie immer, ist es eine Entscheidung, in der es auf den Einzelfall ankommt. 🛣 Einige Gründe hierzu behandele ich wöchentlich in meiner Beitragsreihe : Zum letzten Post der Reihe: https://lnkd.in/dfQsdEuf The Benefits of a Biotech Advisory Board 🧪🔬 As a leader in the biotech industry, I'm excited to share the advantages of having a strong advisory board with expertise in biotechnology. 💡 Cutting-Edge Insights 🔍 An advisory board composed of seasoned biotech professionals can provide invaluable, up-to-date insights into the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. Their deep knowledge and experience can help guide your strategic decision-making and ensure your company stays ahead of the curve. 🧠 Specialized Expertise 🔬 Biotech advisory board members bring a wealth of specialized expertise across various disciplines, such as drug development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and commercialization. Their diverse backgrounds can help you navigate the complex and ever-evolving biotech landscape more effectively, ultimately driving your company's success. 🧪 Networking and Connections 🤝 A well-connected biotech advisory board can open doors to new partnerships, collaborations, and funding opportunities. Their extensive industry networks can introduce you to key stakeholders, potential investors, and strategic partners, expanding your reach and unlocking new avenues for growth. 🌐 Credibility and Validation 👍 Having respected biotech experts on your advisory board can significantly boost your company's credibility and validation in the eyes of investors, regulatory bodies, and potential partners. This can be particularly valuable when seeking funding, navigating the regulatory landscape, or engaging with industry leaders. 🏆 Objective Guidance 🧭 An advisory board provides an outside perspective and objective guidance, which can be invaluable in navigating complex business decisions. Their impartial insights can help you identify blind spots, mitigate risks, and make more informed choices that align with your company's long-term goals. 🧠 By leveraging the expertise and experience of a biotech advisory board, you can unlock a competitive edge, drive innovation, and accelerate your company's growth in the dynamic biotech industry. 🚀 #advisoryboard #board #scaleup

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The world of tomorrow: what about the transformation to electromobility?

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We at Dr. Hauschka and many other entrepreneurs are waiting for the #neuerechtsform. Who else? Economy should serve people, profit should not be an end in itself. This is one of the principles at Dr. Hauschka, as founder Dr. Rudolf Hauschka was convinced that entrepreneurship is always linked to responsibility. Hence, Dr. Hauschka / WALA was transferred to a non-profit corporate foundation more than 35 years ago. Dr. Hauschka / WALA has been member of Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum (Foundation of Steward Ownership) since the beginning, supporting entrepreneurs in order to be able to secure the long-term independence of their companies without bureaucracy. 📃 There are proposals from the scientific community to the government on how this legal form could be implemented simply, without bureaucracy, and in an entrepreneurial manner – that's why we want to support and share the #neuerechtsform together with others. The #neuerechtsform provides a suitable legal basis for companies in 'steward-ownership' or 'trust ownership'. This means it... 👉guarantees a legally binding commitment of assets (profits remain within the company and are used for business development),   👉ensures entrepreneurial independence without bureaucracy, and   👉enables the transfer of ownership rights to capable successors, regardless of their financial strength and beyond the immediate family circle. ✏️ If you, as an entrepreneur, are also waiting for the #neuerechtsform support the initiative by adding your name to the waiting list: https://lnkd.in/dx2qjys5 #spreadtheword #warteliste #wirwarten #neuerechtsform #nachfolge #mittelstand #wirtschaftswende #diezukunftistjetzt #wennnichtjetztwanndann

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NVIDIA's Journey to Becoming the Second Largest Company by Market Cap ! NVIDIA recently achieved this significant milestone, surpassing Apple to become the second-largest company by market capitalization, valued at over $3 trillion. Let's have a closer look at how NVIDIA reached this position, the products it offers, especially those used for AI workloads, and what differentiates it from its competition. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝟏. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: NVIDIA's early investment in AI and deep learning technologies as well recongnizing the potential of AI, shifted its focus from just gaming to AI and data centers. 𝟐. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐆𝐏𝐔𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐔𝐃𝐀: The development of GPUs with the CUDA platform allowed NVIDIA to extend the use of its GPUs beyond graphics into general-purpose computing and AI. 𝟑. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Strategic acquisitions like Mellanox Technologies and ARM have bolstered NVIDIA's capabilities in networking and edge computing. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: Collaborations with major cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure have expanded the reach and adoption of NVIDIA's AI technologies. 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐏𝐔 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬: Specifically designed to accelerate AI computations, making GPUs more efficient for deep learning tasks. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: Thousands of cores in NVIDIA GPUs allow for simultaneous execution of multiple tasks, which is crucial for AI model training. 𝟐. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: 𝐂𝐔𝐃𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: A robust platform that supports a wide range of applications, making it easier for developers to build and optimize AI models. 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: Support for popular frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and others ensures that developers can easily leverage GPU acceleration. 𝟑. 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐆𝐏𝐔 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Technologies like NVLink and NVSwitch allow for scalable solutions, connecting multiple GPUs to work together seamlessly. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Partnerships with leading cloud providers enable widespread use and integration of NVIDIA GPUs in various AI applications. NVIDIA's strategic focus on AI and data centers, continuous innovation, and robust software ecosystem have enabled it to surpass tech giants, making it a leader in the market. Its advanced GPU technology, particularly designed for AI workloads, has set it apart from competitors, driving its market value to new heights. #AI #GenerativeAI #AIGermany #TechInnovation

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The latest AllBright Report shows notable progress in gender diversity within Germany's 100 largest family companies. 🎉 In a significant shift, the representation of women in leadership roles is increasing. Although the current proportion stands at 12.6%, change is underway. Over the past two years, the proportion of women in executive positions has grown by 4 percentage points, nearly matching the growth seen in listed companies. Interestingly, nearly half of family businesses now include a woman in their management teams, a significant increase from just under a third two years ago. Yet, there's a stark difference between listed and non-listed family businesses. The proportion of women in leadership roles is almost double in listed companies (19.6%) compared to non-listed ones (10.6%). This suggests that transparency and external influence can drive gender diversity in management. Let's not overlook the fact that succession still remains male-dominated, particularly within owner families. However, as the Baby Boomer generation begins to retire, there's a golden opportunity for companies to diversify their leadership. Change is happening, and some companies are already leading the way. Let's keep this momentum going! For more detailed insights, check out the full #AllBright Report #genderdiversity #womeninleadership #changemakers

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The new Lower Saxony law on the participation of municipalities and the population in the economic surplus of wind energy and photovoltaic systems (Niedersächsische Gesetz über die Beteiligung von Kommunen und Bevölkerung am wirtschaftlichen Überschuss von Windenergie- und Photovoltaikanlagen - #NWindPVBetG) provides for, among other things, a mandatory acceptance levy and a mandatory offer for further financial participation for wind energy and ground-mounted PV projects. We have received a large number of questions regarding the application of the new obligations. Of particular note are the topics of the obligation of several potentially obligated project sponsors, the reimbursement in accordance with Section 6 (5) EEG 2023 and the calculation of the surplus of further financial participation. Please contact us if you have any questions. #renewableenergy #renewables #windenergy #bdolegal #BDO #Germany

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WE LIVE IN AN AGE OF FOOLS Freiheit, Wohlstand & Sicherheit wird es in den kommenden Jahrzehnten nur geben, wenn es gelingt, die durch fossile Emissionen verursachte Klimaerwärmung und Destabilisierung des Klimas zu stoppen.

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Thank you Startup Mitteldeutschland for the nice short recap of the Investor Days Thüringen 2024 #IDT24 and our mentioning by name. We are delighted to further support startups in Central Germany (and beyond that) in all questions of intellectual property. Maybe we will see us next year at the Investor Days Thüringen 2025 #IDT25? Here is the link for the whole article (in German language): https://lnkd.in/ddSx_z_2 #LeoBlu #IDT24 #Startup #IntellectualProperty

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Black Semiconductor  💰Funding: €254.4 Million  ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes NRW, Porsche Ventures, Project A, East Hill Equity - Managing Scania Growth Capital, Capnamic, TVF | TechVision Fonds, NRW.BANK, Vsquared Ventures, Cambium Capital Management, Onsight Ventures. Black Semiconductor is a deep tech company introducing a new generation of chip technology by leveraging graphene technology to create powerful chip networks with unparalleled performance, connecting thousands of chips to allow them to interact as if they were one. The company plans to inaugurate a pilot manufacturing facility in Aachen by 2026, demonstrating the seamless integration of graphene into electronic chips. Additionally, Black Semiconductor aims to increase its headcount, planning to create 90 new high-tech positions, boosting its total workforce from 30 to 120 by 2026. Daniel Schall, Uwe Horstmann, Patrick Huke, Cedric Huyghebaert Read more - https://lnkd.in/gwWpqq5q To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #BlackSemiconductor #deeptech #leveraginggraphene #BLK #news #funding #fundingnews #startup #startupnews #startuprise

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📉 Swiss National Bank's Bold Move! 📉 In a surprising twist, the Swiss National Bank cuts the key interest rate to 1.25%, reacting to weak economic data. This could boost our export industry and keep rents low, but might also spark inflation. Find out how this impacts your investments and the economy! 📊💸

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"System integration" is key. Not only on the basis of integration of components and infrastructures. But also in terms of market design, regulatory framework and business models. So it is not only about thechnology, but also about how we organise our energy systems. Moreover, the way we "integrate" or use a technology in the system may feed back into the way the technology has to be designed. Innovation in technology and innovation in the organisation of the energy systems have to go together for a successful and targeted energy transition. #three #dimensions #of #innovation for the energy transition CETPartnership

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Switzerland's SRG SSR to cease FM broadcasting by the end of the year Today, to listen to the news, music, the weather or traffic announcements on the radio, people generally turn to DAB+ or IP (Internet) broadcasting technology. Fewer and fewer FM receivers are still in use in Switzerland. SSR will therefore be decommissioning its obsolete FM antennas by the end of the year. Around ten years ago, the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), private radio stations and the SRG began working closely together to plan the transition from FM to DAB+. The predictions made at the time - that DAB+ would become the new radio standard - have been borne out: the proportion of people who listen to radio exclusively via FM has now stagnated at less than 10%. From 2020, the industry will no longer be obliged to broadcast radio programmes using this technology, and maintaining three parallel broadcasting technologies is costly. The SRG Board of Directors has therefore decided to stop broadcasting SRG radio programmes via the now obsolete FM antennas on 31 December 2024.

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